Category Manager

Amrize • San Antonio, TX, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Join Amrize as a Category Manager and help construct whats next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support the operating companies by maximizing benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of a portfolio of commodities with focus on mining. This position is based in Addison, TX.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

Lead strategic sourcing teams within the operating company
Understand operating company needs, perform market research, anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed through effective and managed communication
Establish category sourcing strategies and review them regularly
Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation, track implementation, compliance and benefits against targets of selected categories
Define benefit targets and ensure targets and Key Performance Indicators are achieved on a set portfolio of spend categories
Perform strategic sourcing of categories (internal data analysis, cost analysis, supplier and market analysis)
Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis
Execute contracts that optimize benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units
Negotiate complex agreements that involve significant coordination with large cross functional teams.
Develop and implement processes to provide Budget information as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOr

Education : Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience

Additional Education Preferred : Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred : Purchasing, Business, Economics or Engineering

Required Work Experience : 5-7 years

Required Technical Skills : Proficient / Advance in MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive. Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

Additional Requirements :

Strong strategic sourcing expertise and problem solving / analytical skills Costs / results focused

Ability to drive cross-functional teams, build relationships and command respect

Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions

A good balance between empathy and assertiveness when dealing with customers and suppliers Strong analytical and execution skills with understanding of key cost drivers

Good category knowledge (markets, usage, TCO etc.)

Sound knowledge of financial concepts, budget management and cost reduction initiatives Strong knowledge of internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.

Strong negotiation capability

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary

Retirement Savings : Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and / or Roth after-tax savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

Paid time off & paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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